Hageman and his wife, Marion, served as foster parents to many children. Hageman was named National Parent of the Year in 1996, and he and Marion were named University of Wyoming Family of the Year and Wyoming Livestock Roundup Ag Family of the Year in 2002.

Hageman passed away in August 2006. He and Marion had three daughters and four sons.

Jim Hageman

Jim Hageman served Wyoming for many years both as a legislator and in the agricultural programs in Wyoming. UW named the SAREC Center for him.